With over a decade of experience in the e-cigarette industry, Matthew Ma is a seasoned expert in both the manufacturing and usage aspects of vaping products. His extensive background has provided him with a deep understanding of the intricacies and evolving dynamics of e-cigarettes.
New Regulations Aim to Reduce Pollution and Improve Public Health, Sparking Controversy Milan, the capital of Lombardy, has become the first city in Italy to ban smoking outdoors, with the new regulations set to take effect on January 1, 2025. The ban prohibits smoking in open-air public spaces unless smokers maintain a minimum distance of […]
Directorate General of Customs and Excise Cites Health Control and Downtrading Mitigation as Key Considerations The Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC) of the Indonesian Ministry of Finance has announced that the retail selling prices (HJE) for conventional and electric cigarettes will increase in 2025. Director General of Customs and Excise Askolani stated that […]
Federal Council Clears the Way for Prohibition, Citing Health, Fire, and Resource Concerns The German Federal Council (Bundesrat) has paved the way for a nationwide ban on disposable e-cigarettes by voting in favor of an amendment to the draft modification of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG). The majority of representatives from the federal […]
States Assembly Unanimously Approves Ban, Shops Allowed to Sell Off Remaining Stock The States Assembly of Jersey has unanimously approved a ban on disposable vapes, set to take effect in 2025. The decision, which received 45 votes in favor and zero votes against, aims to address the growing environmental impact of single-use vaping devices.
Monopoly Office Chief Calls for Equalizing Tobacco and E-Cigarette Taxation, Cites Public Health Concerns The Austrian government plans to introduce a new tax on nicotine in e-cigarettes, which will allow for additional funds to be channeled into the state treasury, according to a report by the Kronen Zeitung newspaper on December 11.
During a session of the St. Petersburg City Parliament on December 11, deputies discussed a proposal to completely ban vaping devices. The discussion arose while considering an agenda item to approve an appeal to the head of Rosstandart, Anton Shalaev, requesting stricter GOST requirements for vape packaging.
Ministry of Health Plans to Propose Ban on E-Cigarette Use from Residential Building Windows and Other Public Areas Latvia may introduce more stringent rules on the use of electronic smoking devices in public places, following new recommendations adopted by the European Union (EU). The Ministry of Health plans to propose further restrictions, including a ban […]
Interim Government’s Advisory Council Takes Decision to Protect Public Health and Future Generations The Bangladesh Ministry of Commerce will include e-cigarettes, also known as electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), in the list of banned import products in its import policy order. The decision was made during a meeting of the interim government’s Advisory Council held […]
Associate Health Minister Casey Costello Aims to Prevent Youth Vaping and Strengthen Regulations The New Zealand government has swiftly passed the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Amendment Bill (No 2) under urgency, introducing a ban on disposable vapes and imposing additional restrictions on vape sales. The legislation, which aims to prevent youth vaping and establish […]
Supreme Court Decision and New Leadership Could Reshape E-Cigarette Landscape The vaping industry finds itself at a critical juncture as it eagerly awaits potential changes to FDA regulations under the Trump administration and a forthcoming Supreme Court ruling on FDA authority. As ongoing debates surrounding health concerns, youth access, and regulatory frameworks continue to shape […]